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A buildup of earwax is called impacted earwax. It can cause symptoms, such as hearing loss. Impacted earwax is very common. With age, earwax tends to become harder and less mobile. Older adults are more likely to have problems with excess earwax.

Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which your cornea slowly thins over time. The cornea also bulges out over time, to form a cone-like shape. Keratoconus causes nearsightedness (myopia) and blurry vision.

Many different plans of Medicare are available, with many factors to consider.

Medicare is the federal program that helps people 65 and older pay for their health care. Here is a step-by-step process to help you get started.

Although filling out all the enrollment forms for Medicare can be overwhelming, there are a number of resources available to help you.

Finding ways to exercise as you get older will help you stay fit and improve your health. Read about some ideas for activities that boost your heart health, help you keep a body weight that's healthy for you, keep your joints flexible, and improve your balance to reduce falls.

Although hand tools do not pose the same lethal threat as some power tools, they are still a factor in a high number of accidents each year.

Most cosmetics have long shelf lives. But since they can be contaminated with bacteria after only 1 use, it is a good idea to keep track of how long you have been using products, such as mascara and eyeliners.

Getting a divorce is almost always painful and stressful, no matter how old or young you are. But if your marriage falls apart later in life, you may face some financial and emotional setbacks that are more difficult to recover from than when you were younger.